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R199 TKV

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

69,884 mi
Last recorded69,884 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 TKV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 69,884 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

n/s front bumper loose

n/s rear tyre small side wall cracks

Fail 6 Sep 2018 69,884 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

n/s front bumper loose

n/s rear tyre small side wall cracks

Pass 11 Aug 2017 69,873 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 67,867 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 66,949 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 65,381 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 63,911 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 62,116 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 59,986 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 56,811 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 53,831 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 50,077 miles

N/S wiper rubber split slightly

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 47,172 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 47,172 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 43,717 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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R199 TKV is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 101,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R199 TKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R199 TKV registered?

R199 TKV is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 3 September 1997.

Is R199 TKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R199 TKV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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